Forest Service closes lands north of Lake Chelan

CHELAN  The U.S. Forest Service has closed all of its lands accessible from the north shore of Lake Chelan as a precaution because of increased fire activity in the Gold Creek, Foggy Dew and Black Canyon areas.

Level 3 evacuation alerts have been issued for Washington Creek and Antoine Creek between Pateros and Chelan. A Level 2 alert is in place for Union Valley.